Sales Engineer

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Full Time Vinemont, AL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Position Overview:

• Providing accurate, erectable, pre-engineered metal building solutions in a self-directed sales role.
• Advanced design and detailing working knowledge with ability to translate into MBS.
• Advanced proficiency of MBS software, both standalone MBS and MBS Projects.
• Ability to review and understand information in request for proposals including plans and specifications.
• Follow standard industry and Ascent standard practices in developing quotations.
• Ability to read and understand the various building codes. The application of codes and loads as it applies to project design.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Model, design and estimate complex building structures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Read and understand architectural and structural drawings.
• Interpret specifications and identify exclusions or qualifications as required.
• Thoroughly review drawings and specifications and produce Request for Information from the District Manager or Builder.
• Meet with sales teams, customers, internal technical teams, architects, and all relevant parties of prospective projects in person or via online meeting software.
• Prepare preliminary scope drawings from MBS for use by sales teams, customers and internal customers within the company.
• Provide technical guidance, monitoring adherence to customer requirements.
• Obtain vendor buy-outs. Review buyout material proposals and clarify with outside vendors when required.
• Have a complete understanding of the scope prepared for each proposal.
• Comfortable with composing contractual language to clearly define the scope of work.
• Generate a complete Quotation for presentation to the customer. The Quotation will include the entire scope of work.
• Exclusions and qualifications to specific items not provided are part of the Quotation and/or Purchase Order documents.
• Exhibits a sense of urgency to produce timely and accurate quotations.
• Update project changes and modify quotes as required.
  
  Maintains and fosters a positive attitude concerning your position and the company when interacting with both customers and other associates.
• Initiates and promotes teamwork within the company.
• Ability to travel when required for company meetings, training, and presentation as required.

Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge and experience with pre-engineered building designs.
• Extensive experience estimating highly complex pre-engineered steel structures.
• Experience with MBS design software.
• Experience with Auto Cad/Brics Cad for preliminary drawings.
• Able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches for various configurations of building structural framing.
• Effective clear communicator; in both verbally and written formats.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to utilize provided systems, maintaining crucial project backup files as required by the company.

Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in engineering is preferred for sales estimator candidates (Professional Engineer is a plus, but not a requirement).
• BS or Associate’s degree in engineering, building science, or engineering technology is preferred for estimators.